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r a a z a B r a C e h T From a vintage British roadster to a plain old Taurus wagon, John Leach loves ‘em all
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here’s a certain commonality that can be found among automobile collectors. They have a tendency to focus on a certain make, (vintage Corvette Stingrays, for example), or a certain period in time (like Oldsmobiles from the 20s or Chevys from the 50s). John Leach bucks that trend. The retired homebuilder from Joliet has a vast collection of cars that is eclectic, to say the least. His diverse automotive fleet includes Cadillacs and Lincoln Continentals, Audis and Alpha Romeos, Maseratis and a Porsche, Jaguars and Rolls Royces; and Leach is equally fond of them all.
In fact, Leach proudly places his 1988 Ford Taurus wagon – about as common a vehicle as one could imagine – among the favorites in his collection.
“It gets a little pricey, especially with the insurance and plating, but…I like them.” John Leach Car Enthusiast
Car collectors, as a rule, obtain vintage autos for a number of reasons they can range from collecting cars as an investment, to a desire to own a piece of a by-
gone era. Leach’s motivation behind acquiring a vehicle is more intrinsic that all that, and his criteria is simple. Why does he decide to choose and pick up a particular vehicle? “Because I like them,” he answers bluntly. Rest assured, though, that Leach’s proclivity to gather automobiles is not going to make him the subject of an episode of Hoarders on the A & E network.
Last year, he pared down his collection by selling 16 of his vintage vehicles. Continued on page 2
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